I can't seem to be able to upload photos. I have used PIP for over a year and haven't had any issues, but today it is saying "unable to find server!"

I have to resize my pictures because they are too big (even on my phones smallest image settings.)

But I don't think that is the culprit. I still have other photos I have uploaded under "history" and they seem to work fine:



But for some reason, it won't let me upload new pictures. Anyone else experiencing this?

Have you checked out other current threads on this page?

Have a look HERE. My problem with PIP now appears to be solved.

For the 8 years that I have been here, there are on average 1 to 2 PIP threads a month (This is actually the 3rd one this month...) 99% of them end in, "it has to be something on your end".

Somehow it has always been "on my end" even though over the past 8 years, I have had 2 different ISP's one DSL and one cable, 3 different desktop computers, 2 different laptops, and 3 different operating systems. (XP, Win 7, Win 8.1 and now Windows 10).

Some comfort at least is that it is not just all of my computers that are bad, as many other people appear to have bad computers as well with the number of posts about PIP

I've had 5 different computers and never got pip to work.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Have you checked out other current threads on this page? Have a look HERE. My problem with PIP now appears to be solved.

Im currently using windows vista if your suggesting the operating system to be the culprit.

I have gotten it to work again. Must have just been the server being temporarily down. I do wish that PIP was updated tho, to be more reliable.

Also, having the pictures automatically adjusted to work with the site would be a HUGE enjoyment, instead of having to manually re-adjust.

Sorry about the question that shows up so often JohnWPB. I tried looking up things about it, but couldn't seem to find an answer to this issue other than people suggesting other websites to upload from. I enjoy PIP when it works, but getting an update on PIP would be huge for the forums.

quote Originally posted by zzzhuh: Im currently using windows vista if your suggesting the operating system to be the culprit. I have gotten it to work again. Must have just been the server being temporarily down.

I can only assume you didn't read anything I posted in that thread at all.

I've been using PIP with Windows 7 for a number of years. Just switched to Windows 10 (which I hate) and no issues with PIP. I didn't even need to reinstall it after the OS upgrade (downgrade...did I mention that I hate Windows 10?). I resize all jpgs using MS Paint to 800x600. The only time PIP didn't work for me was one time when it was down for everyone on PFF.

quote Originally posted by zzzhuh: but today it is saying "unable to find server!"

That should be easy enough to troubleshoot. What is the server? Can you resolve it to an ip address? What happens when you plug it into a browser? If it does resolve to an ip, traceroute should show you where the communication drop is.

I'm kind of old, and have not kept up with the newest technology, but am using win 7.
P.I.P. is probably the most reliable, trouble free, easy to install and use application I've ever downloaded.
Perfect? No.
But beats the heck out of PB and imageshack.
posted by pip:

[This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 11-26-2015).]

What isn't to like about windows 10? It safeguards your privacy, is 100% backwards compatible, is a prime example of OS stability, is user-friendly, intuitive, and puts the end user first. In Windows 10, java apps always work easily. Windows 10's Edge browser was built with compatiblity and functionality first and foremost. Windows 10's wireless display capabilities are never compromised by and windows updates. Windows 10 is 100% compatible with Office 2016. Windows 10 is a bastion of security. Windows 10 is the fastest version of Windows yet. Windows 10 is not bloatware, and runs efficiently with minimal hardware specs. Windows 10 always allows users to choose which software they use for whast, never removing installed software or installing Microsoft's software. In all regards, Windows 10 is fully customizable only by the end user. The Windows 10 upgrade process never causes any problems. Windows 10 updates never cause compatibility/functionality issues with DVD drives, AMD video cards, or printers. Windows 10 works flawlessly with GPOs & mapped drives. Any admin account can control Windows functionality, privacy, and features on the local computer, without having to log in to some web site. Likewise, any admin account can install any app from the store. All Microsoft applications are available in the store. Microsoft does not in any way try to force you to use Edge over IE, Bing, OneDrive, or any other Microsoft product/service. Windows 10 has no memory leaks. Windows 10 was fully tested prior to release. The Windows 10 ISO downloads include all the latest updates, which Windows 10 won't need, anyway. Windows 10 includes and builds upon the functionality and included products of all previous versions of Windows, including media player and solitaire. All the bugs from prior versions of Windows have been fully fixed. Everyone who moves to Windows 10 loves it. Once on Windows 10, no one ever tries to go back. The Windows 10 downgrade returns your prior version of Windows flawlessly. Windows 10 has a consistent GUI that extends across all product lines. None of the GUI is held over from prior versions of Windows. All in all, Microsoft should be proud of this exemplary product.

PIP is similarly trouble-free. There are no threads detailing problems with its usage. PIP is the easiest and best way to upload images. PIP is compatible with all platforms.

[This message has been edited by tshark (edited 11-26-2015).]

quote Originally posted by tshark: What isn't to like about windows 10?... All in all, Microsoft should be proud of this exemplary product.

What does Windows 10 have to do with the issue that the OP believed he had?

quote Originally posted by tshark: PIP is similarly trouble-free. There are no threads detailing problems with its usage. PIP is the easiest and best way to upload images. .

I normally agree with everything you post, and I also agree with your windows 10 statements, but PIP being "trouble-free".... Not so much!

I am a computer tech, IT department head and have had NOTHING but problems with PIP over the past 8 years. Do a simple Google search for "PIP" and you will find literally hundreds of threads, and thousands of posts over the years with nothing but frustrated users.....

The problem with PIP is it works, or it just does not. It worked for the most part when I started my build thread, and used it for every photo. It suddenly stopped working, and 3 OS's, 3 different computers, and 2 different Internet providers later, I still can not get it to work.

Do not take my word for it, just have a LOOK HERE

quote Originally posted by tshark: PIP is compatible with all platforms

Not so sure where you got this info from, as it could not be further from the unfortunate truth. PIP works ONLY with Windows, and then only "most / some of the time"

It does NOT work with:

• Apple OS
  
• Apple IOS
  
• Linux
  
• Unix
  
• Android

This rules out about 95% of the tablet market, the only exception being a FULL windows tablet, (Windows, CE and RT Do not count)
This also rules out 100% of smart phones.

I have not idea why you thought it works with all platforms.

[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 12-04-2015).]

quote Originally posted by JohnWPB: It does NOT work with: Apple OS Apple IOS Linux Unix Android This rules out about 95% of the tablet market, the only exception being a FULL windows tablet, (Windows, CE and RT Do not count) This also rules out 100% of smart phones. I have not idea why you thought it works with all platforms.

Hang on, I'm full on anti Microsoft everything as I'm an avid Linux user. One must first install Wine; then one can run executable files like the PIP.exe.
Also, I've been a PFF member since 2013 and I've not once had trouble with PIP.

[This message has been edited by Lunatic (edited 12-05-2015).]

quote Originally posted by tshark: What isn't to like about windows 10? It safeguards your privacy, is 100% backwards compatible, is a prime example of OS stability, is user-friendly, intuitive, and puts the end user first. In Windows 10, java apps always work easily. Windows 10's Edge browser was built with compatiblity and functionality first and foremost. Windows 10's wireless display capabilities are never compromised by and windows updates. Windows 10 is 100% compatible with Office 2016. Windows 10 is a bastion of security. Windows 10 is the fastest version of Windows yet. Windows 10 is not bloatware, and runs efficiently with minimal hardware specs. Windows 10 always allows users to choose which software they use for whast, never removing installed software or installing Microsoft's software. In all regards, Windows 10 is fully customizable only by the end user. The Windows 10 upgrade process never causes any problems. Windows 10 updates never cause compatibility/functionality issues with DVD drives, AMD video cards, or printers. Windows 10 works flawlessly with GPOs & mapped drives. Any admin account can control Windows functionality, privacy, and features on the local computer, without having to log in to some web site. Likewise, any admin account can install any app from the store. All Microsoft applications are available in the store. Microsoft does not in any way try to force you to use Edge over IE, Bing, OneDrive, or any other Microsoft product/service. Windows 10 has no memory leaks. Windows 10 was fully tested prior to release. The Windows 10 ISO downloads include all the latest updates, which Windows 10 won't need, anyway. Windows 10 includes and builds upon the functionality and included products of all previous versions of Windows, including media player and solitaire. All the bugs from prior versions of Windows have been fully fixed. Everyone who moves to Windows 10 loves it. Once on Windows 10, no one ever tries to go back. The Windows 10 downgrade returns your prior version of Windows flawlessly. Windows 10 has a consistent GUI that extends across all product lines. None of the GUI is held over from prior versions of Windows. All in all, Microsoft should be proud of this exemplary product.

ROTFLMFAO, I have never read anything so funny. Sounds like an ad.